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Question No. 1
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What is a
lawn
in horticultural terms?
A.
An area planted with annual flowering plants
B.
A rocky terrain with scattered vegetation
C.
A temporary grass cover for seasonal display
D.
A stretch of land beautified and covered with perennial trimmed grasses
Question No. 2
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What percentage of garden beauty does a well-maintained
lawn account for
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A.
60%
B.
75%
C.
50%
D.
90%
Question No. 3
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What distinguishes
turf
from a lawn?
A.
Turf is made of artificial materials only
B.
Turf requires no maintenance
C.
Turf is only used for decorative purposes
D.
Turf is thickly grown grass used for sports fields like football or golf courses
Question No. 4
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Which grass is specifically mentioned as very good for
lawns
?
A.
Rice grass and wheat grass
B.
Maize grass and millet
C.
Bermuda grass, Zoysia grass, Axonopus grass, and Kikuyu grass
D.
Sugarcane and sorghum
Question No. 5
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Which grasses are recommended for
turf
applications?
A.
Centipede grass, Bahia grass, Saint Augustine grass, and Poa grass
B.
Ornamental fountain grass
C.
Reed grass and sedge
D.
Bamboo grass and vetiver
Question No. 6
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What is one of the environmental benefits of
lawns and turf
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A.
Promotes water stagnation
B.
Reduces biodiversity
C.
Prevents soil erosion and checks environmental pollution
D.
Increases air temperature
Question No. 7
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What is the ideal
soil pH
range for lawn establishment?
A.
4.0 to 4.5
B.
7.5 to 8.0
C.
5.5 to 6.0
D.
8.5 to 9.0
Question No. 8
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What
slope gradient
is recommended for lawn drainage?
A.
10 cm in 20 meters
B.
50 cm in 10 meters
C.
No slope required
D.
30 cm in 15 meters (not more than 15% from center)
Question No. 9
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To what
depth should soil be dug
during lawn preparation?
A.
10-15 cm depth
B.
60-75 cm depth
C.
30-45 cm depth
D.
5-10 cm depth
Question No. 10
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What is the botanical name of
Doob grass
?
A.
Stenotaphrum secundatum
B.
Zoysia japonica
C.
Poa annua
D.
Cynodon dactylon
Question No. 11
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Which grass is suitable for
shady situations
?
A.
Chain grass
B.
Blue grass
C.
St. Augustine grass (Stenotaphrum secundatum)
D.
Doob grass
Question No. 12
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What is the characteristic texture of
Sporobolus tremulus
(Chain grass)?
A.
Fine texture, suitable for saline soils
B.
Rough texture, suitable for acidic soils
C.
Coarse texture, suitable for shade
D.
Medium texture, suitable for waterlogged areas
Question No. 13
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Which grass is suitable for
acidic soils
and higher elevations?
A.
Japan grass with coarse texture
B.
Poa annua (blue grass) with medium fine texture
C.
St. Augustine with coarse texture
D.
Chain grass with fine texture
Question No. 14
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What is the characteristic of
Pennisetum clandestinum
(Kikuyu grass)?
A.
Rough texture, suitable for acidic soils and higher elevations
B.
Medium texture, suitable for sunny locations
C.
Fine texture, suitable for saline soils
D.
Coarse texture, suitable for shade
Question No. 15
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What is the growth characteristic of
Zoysia japonica
(Japan grass)?
A.
Coarse texture, slow in growth, open sunny situation
B.
Rough texture, requires frequent mowing
C.
Medium texture, shade tolerant
D.
Fine texture, fast growing
Question No. 16
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Which grass has
fine texture
and is known as Korean grass?
A.
Festuca sp.
B.
Zoysia matrella
C.
Zoysia japonica
D.
Zoysia tenuifolia
Question No. 17
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What is the texture of
Festuca sp.
(Fescue grass)?
A.
Coarse texture and shade tolerant
B.
Fine texture and sun loving
C.
Medium texture and drought resistant
D.
Rough texture and salt tolerant
Question No. 18
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What is the ideal
seed constitution
for turf grass planting?
A.
100% of single species only
B.
At least 50% desired permanent species + 50% other species with similar characteristics
C.
Equal mix of 10 different species
D.
25% permanent species + 75% temporary species
Question No. 19
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In a turf grass seed mixture, what is an ideal
combination formula
?
A.
33% each of three species
B.
50% bluegrass (beauty) + 25% fescue (toughness) + 25% ryegrass (quick establishment)
C.
100% ryegrass only
D.
80% bluegrass + 20% fescue
Question No. 20
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How much
seed is required
for planting one hectare of lawn by sowing method?
A.
About 30 kg
B.
About 50 kg
C.
About 10 kg
D.
About 75 kg
Question No. 21
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After seeding a lawn, to what
depth should water
be sprinkled?
A.
Up to 4 cm depth
B.
Up to 15 cm depth
C.
Up to 2 cm depth
D.
Up to 10 cm depth
Question No. 22
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At what spacing should
dibbling
be done when establishing a lawn?
A.
30-35 cm apart
B.
20-25 cm apart
C.
10-12 cm apart
D.
5-7 cm apart
Question No. 23
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How long does it take to establish a good lawn by the
dibbling method
?
A.
About 4-5 months
B.
About 1-2 months
C.
About 6-8 months
D.
About 10-12 months
Question No. 24
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What is
turfing
in lawn establishment?
A.
Growing grass from seeds only
B.
Using artificial grass
C.
Planting flowering plants in grass
D.
The process of planting thick grass using uniform cut pieces from compact areas
Question No. 25
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What is the characteristic of the
turfing method
of lawn establishment?
A.
Only suitable for small areas
B.
The slowest and most labor-intensive method
C.
One of the most satisfactory and quickest methods
D.
Requires no watering
Question No. 26
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In
turf plastering
, what length should grass be chopped to?
A.
2-3 cm long pieces
B.
5-7 cm long pieces
C.
10-12 cm long pieces
D.
15-20 cm long pieces
Question No. 27
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What is the
mixture composition
in turf plastering?
A.
Only grass and water
B.
Two baskets chopped grass + one basket soil and cow dung + wood ash
C.
Equal parts grass, soil, and sand
D.
Three baskets grass + two baskets compost
Question No. 28
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To what
thickness
should the turf plastering mixture be spread?
A.
At least 5 cm thickness
B.
At least 10 cm thickness
C.
At least 2.5 cm thickness
D.
At least 1 cm thickness
Question No. 29
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What is
sodding
in lawn establishment?
A.
Using specially cultivated grass cut into strips with 1-2 inches of roots
B.
Using artificial turf
C.
Planting grass seeds
D.
Transplanting trees
Question No. 30
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What is the main characteristic of
sodding
as a method?
A.
Cheapest and slowest method
B.
Requires no soil preparation
C.
Only suitable for small patches
D.
Most expensive but produces most rapid results and least problematic
Question No. 31
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What is
plugging
(spot sodding)?
A.
Broadcasting seeds uniformly
B.
Planting large turf sections
C.
Transplanting small pieces of sod into holes spaced 6-12 inches apart
D.
Using chemical grass substitutes
Question No. 32
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What are
sprigs
in lawn establishment?
A.
Pieces of short stems or runners used to establish lawn
B.
Chemical growth promoters
C.
Large sections of mature turf
D.
Grass seeds mixed with fertilizer
Question No. 33
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At what
spacing and depth
are sprigs planted?
A.
In 1-2 inches deep furrows at 4-6 inches spacing
B.
In 5-6 inches deep holes at 12 inches spacing
C.
Surface broadcast with no depth
D.
In 3-4 inches deep rows at 2 inches spacing
Question No. 34
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What is
stolonizing
?
A.
Planting individual sprigs in furrows
B.
Using only seeds for establishment
C.
Creating artificial turf
D.
Broadcast sprigging where sprigs are spread uniformly over seedbed
Question No. 35
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What is done after spreading sprigs in
stolonizing
?
A.
Sprigs are buried 10 cm deep
B.
Sprigs are partially covered with soil by rolling
C.
Sprigs are covered completely with mulch
D.
Sprigs are left on surface without covering
Question No. 36
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What is the normal
cutting height
for lawn mowing?
A.
0.5-1.0 inches from ground level
B.
3.5-4.0 inches from ground level
C.
5.0-6.0 inches from ground level
D.
2.0-2.5 inches from ground level
Question No. 37
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How much of the
leaf area
should be cut during mowing?
A.
Entire leaf area
B.
At least 2/3rd of the leaf area
C.
Not more than 1/3rd of the leaf area
D.
Only 1/10th of the leaf area
Question No. 38
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At what
interval
should lawn mowing be done?
A.
Every 30-40 days
B.
Once a month only
C.
Daily during growing season
D.
10-20 days intervals depending on grass growth
Question No. 39
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To what
depth
should soil be soaked during lawn irrigation?
A.
5 cm deep
B.
30 cm deep
C.
15 cm deep
D.
50 cm deep
Question No. 40
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How
frequently
should lawn watering be done in hot weather?
A.
Once every two weeks
B.
Twice weekly
C.
Daily
D.
Three times per day
Question No. 41
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When should lawn
irrigation
be done during summer?
A.
Only at midnight
B.
Either in the morning or evening
C.
Anytime during day
D.
Only at noon
Question No. 42
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What is the most important
plant nutrient
for lawn?
A.
Sulfur
B.
Nitrogen
C.
Magnesium
D.
Calcium
Question No. 43
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How often should
cowdung
be applied to lawns?
A.
Twice a year
B.
Weekly
C.
Monthly
D.
Once a year
Question No. 44
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How often should
chemical fertilizers
like ammonium sulphate be applied?
A.
Twice a year
B.
Once a year
C.
Monthly
D.
Every two years
Question No. 45
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When should
fertilizer
be applied to lawns?
A.
When the lawn is dry, followed by sufficient irrigation
B.
Only at night
C.
During heavy rain
D.
When the lawn is wet
Question No. 46
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What is the purpose of
rolling
in lawn maintenance?
A.
Increases soil fertility
B.
Helps nodes of erect grasses touch ground for uniform spreading
C.
Removes weeds completely
D.
Eliminates need for watering
Question No. 47
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When should the
first rolling
be done with a heavy roller?
A.
At the end of dry season
B.
At the beginning of rain
C.
Never use heavy rollers
D.
During winter months
Question No. 48
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What is
thatch
in lawn maintenance?
A.
Undecomposed organic material buildup that hampers maintenance
B.
A mowing technique
C.
A fertilizer application method
D.
A type of grass disease
Question No. 49
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What is
edging
in lawn maintenance?
A.
Removing center portion of lawn
B.
Creating curved pathways
C.
Cosmetic trimming of lawn edge next to walkway in straight line
D.
Planting border flowers
Question No. 50
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How often should
liming
be done in acidic soil?
A.
Monthly
B.
After every 2-3 years
C.
After every 10 years
D.
Weekly
Question No. 51
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For clay soil, how often is
lime application
required?
A.
After every 5-6 years
B.
After every 10 years
C.
After every 2-3 years
D.
Annually
Question No. 52
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When is the
best time
to apply lime to lawns?
A.
After harvest
B.
Just before the rains
C.
During peak summer
D.
In the middle of winter
Question No. 53
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What are the two main groups of
turfgrass
based on climate?
A.
Cool season grasses and Warm season grasses
B.
Wet and dry grasses
C.
Shade and sun grasses
D.
Perennial and annual grasses
Question No. 54
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Which grass is a
warm season turfgrass
that thrives in hot, humid climates?
A.
Ryegrass
B.
Bermuda grass
C.
Fine Fescue
D.
Kentucky Bluegrass
Question No. 55
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Which grass is known for
deep root system
and stays green in hot, dry weather?
A.
Zoysia
B.
Bermuda
C.
Fescue
D.
St. Augustine
Question No. 56
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What is a characteristic of
Zoysia grass
?
A.
Only suitable for shaded areas
B.
Requires frequent mowing
C.
Fast-growing with shallow roots
D.
Slow-growing with dense, thick growth habit, tolerates heavy traffic
Question No. 57
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What is the
main advantage
of seeding over sodding?
A.
Less expensive with deeper root system and more grass varieties to choose
B.
Requires no moisture management
C.
Takes less time to establish
D.
Provides instant lawn
Question No. 58
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What is the
main disadvantage
of seeding method?
A.
More expensive than other methods
B.
Requires daily watering forever
C.
Initial establishment takes longer and area is inaccessible until established
D.
Cannot be done in any climate
Question No. 59
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What is the
primary advantage
of sodding?
A.
Needs no watering
B.
Instant gratification with immediate accessibility to area
C.
Requires no labor
D.
Cheapest method available
Question No. 60
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What is the
main disadvantage
of sodding?
A.
Cannot be done in warm climates
B.
Takes longest to establish
C.
Requires constant replacement
D.
Expensive with less selection of grass types
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